App Intents framework
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The App Intents framework is an Apple developer framework that lets apps expose actions and data to system features like Siri, Shortcuts, and widgets for streamlined, declarative integration.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| App Intents framework canonical | 1 |
| AppIntent protocol | 1 |
| AppShortcutsProvider protocol | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11352044 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: App Intents framework Context triple: [Apple platforms APIs, includesFramework, App Intents framework]
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A.
App Library for iOS
App Library for iOS is a feature that automatically organizes iPhone apps into categorized collections and a single, streamlined view to simplify app management and access.
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B.
App Clips
App Clips are lightweight, instant-launch versions of iOS apps that let users quickly access specific app functionality without installing the full application.
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C.
UIKit
UIKit is Apple’s primary user interface framework for building and managing iOS app UIs, handling views, controls, event handling, and application infrastructure.
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D.
Android Instant Apps
Android Instant Apps is a Google Play feature that lets users run parts of Android apps instantly without installation, enabling quick, lightweight access to app experiences from links.
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E.
HomeKit framework
HomeKit framework is Apple's software framework that enables iOS apps and Siri to configure, communicate with, and control compatible smart home accessories.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: App Intents framework Target entity description: The App Intents framework is an Apple developer framework that lets apps expose actions and data to system features like Siri, Shortcuts, and widgets for streamlined, declarative integration.
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A.
App Library for iOS
App Library for iOS is a feature that automatically organizes iPhone apps into categorized collections and a single, streamlined view to simplify app management and access.
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B.
App Clips
App Clips are lightweight, instant-launch versions of iOS apps that let users quickly access specific app functionality without installing the full application.
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C.
UIKit
UIKit is Apple’s primary user interface framework for building and managing iOS app UIs, handling views, controls, event handling, and application infrastructure.
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D.
Android Instant Apps
Android Instant Apps is a Google Play feature that lets users run parts of Android apps instantly without installation, enabling quick, lightweight access to app experiences from links.
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E.
HomeKit framework
HomeKit framework is Apple's software framework that enables iOS apps and Siri to configure, communicate with, and control compatible smart home accessories.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Apple developer framework
ⓘ
software framework ⓘ |
| definesConcept |
AppEntity protocol
ⓘ
AppIntent protocol ⓘ
linked to:
App Intents framework
AppShortcutsProvider protocol ⓘ
linked to:
App Intents framework
IntentDialog ⓘ IntentParameter ⓘ ParameterSummaryBuilder ⓘ |
| designGoal |
Improve discoverability of app capabilities
ⓘ
Provide declarative integration with system services ⓘ Provide type-safe definitions of intents ⓘ Reduce need for separate Intents extensions ⓘ Unify app actions across Siri, Shortcuts, and widgets ⓘ |
| developer | Apple Inc. ⓘ |
| documentationURL | https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appintents ⓘ |
| introducedAt |
WWDC 2022
ⓘ
linked to:
Apple WWDC 2022
|
| introducedWith |
iOS 16
ⓘ
iPadOS 16 ⓘ
linked to:
iPadOS
macOS Ventura ⓘ |
| partOf |
Apple Developer SDKs
ⓘ
linked to:
Apple developer tools
|
| platform |
iOS
ⓘ
iPadOS ⓘ macOS ⓘ tvOS ⓘ watchOS ⓘ |
| primaryLanguage | Swift ⓘ |
| replaces | SiriKit Intents extension model for many use cases ⓘ |
| requires | Xcode 14 or later for initial adoption ⓘ |
| supportsFeature |
App Shortcuts
ⓘ
App Shortcuts phrases ⓘ
linked to:
Shortcuts
Automatic Shortcuts donation ⓘ Background actions ⓘ Custom entities ⓘ Custom parameters ⓘ Entity-based actions ⓘ Focus filters integration ⓘ Intent discovery by the system ⓘ Localizable intent metadata ⓘ Parameter-based actions ⓘ Run from Shortcuts app ⓘ Run from Siri without opening the app UI in many cases ⓘ Run from Spotlight search results ⓘ Run from system suggestions ⓘ Run from widgets ⓘ Shortcuts integration ⓘ Siri integration ⓘ Spotlight actions ⓘ Suggestions in system UI ⓘ Type-safe intent definitions ⓘ widget integration ⓘ |
| supportsLanguage | SwiftUI-based APIs ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: App Intents framework Description of subject: The App Intents framework is an Apple developer framework that lets apps expose actions and data to system features like Siri, Shortcuts, and widgets for streamlined, declarative integration.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: App Intents framework
linked to: App Intents framework